Here are some of the pencil cases designed and made by yr8 rotation 1. They have designed pencil cases using crisp packets as a starting point. They have been taught the hand 'Applique' technique to decorate and add lettering and shapes. Then sewn their pencil cases together using excellent sewing machine skills.

Friday 28^th February - Y11 Geographers visited Hunstanton, Norfolk to conduct their physical fieldwork. It was an early start, but our pupils were excited and ready to go. Pupils visited Hunstanton to evaluate the hard and soft engineering to focus on coastal erosion. We walked along the coastal front, with pupils commenting on geographical features and how the coast is formed due to erosion. 

Pupils conducted a bi-polar analysis on two different types of coastal engineering; a hard engineering sea wall and a manmade rock wall created by a 90-year-old, Michael Kennedy, who visits the cliff every day to add rocks to protect against erosion. Bloxwich Pupils took it upon themselves to add rocks to the wall to help protect against coastal erosion, commenting how important it was to help! We decided to have brisk walk (2-mile walk) to the sand dunes where another example of soft engineering could be seen by the pupil; focusing on environmental friendly ways to protect the coast. 

Of course, no trip to the coast would be complete without fish and chips, or a trip to the arcade before getting back on the bus. 

Our pupils behaved exceptionally well and really made the Academy proud.

Y11 history pupils spent the day at the Palace Theatre in Redditch watching two plays to aid their revision: Hitler on Trial and The Doctors Show. As part of the day, pupils participated in exam workshops to boost their understanding as well as recapping some of the main events and themes from their GCSE study. Bloxwich pupils were impeccably behaved and were a credit to the school throughout the day.

On 7th February 16 Year 9 pupils took part in a CSI event organised by “Generating Genius”. Pupils learnt about methods of forensic analysis and applied them to solve a fictional crime by analysing evidence. These include electrophoresis and blood type testing. Pupils also learnt about careers in forensic, their role in crime scene investigations, and how this evidence is presented in court. Pupils absolutely loved the experience and did a fantastic job at solving the crime.

Research suggests that 1 in 5 children are recognising their need for support with mental health. At Bloxwich Academy, we recognise the importance of educating pupils about their ability to acknowledge, seek support and where to get assistance with their mental health.

Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week will take place from Monday 3rd February to Sunday 9th February. This years theme is “Know Yourself, Grow Yourself” and is in partnership with Here4You and Disney. Children across the UK are being encouraged to discover how getting to know who they are can help them build resilience, grow and develop. During this week, and beyond, pupils will be taking part in assemblies, form time activities and discussions to support their mental health.

If you have any questions relating to Children’s Mental Health Week, please do not hesitate to contact the school on postbox@bloxwichacademy.co.uk.  You can find out more on the following link https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/.